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  • Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
  • The 80/20 budget is a simple yet powerful budgeting method to get you on track. It saves time, is easy to follow, and can help you save money quickly. If tracking all your expenses seems too daunting of a task, the 80/20 budget may be a better option for you because of its simplicity.
    Have you tried out the 80/20 budgeting method? What budget method currently works best for you? Share in the comments below.
    In today’s video, we are going to discuss why the 80/20 rule could be better for your budget.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 64

  • @molebogengm7456
    @molebogengm7456 Рік тому +32

    I currently use a 60/40 budgeting method. Luckily I am able to live on 40% of my income

  • @4spremilimone
    @4spremilimone Рік тому +12

    Rule of thirds for me…divide income by 3…1/3 housing, 1/3 savings, 1/3 living expenses

  • @Tashas_Travels
    @Tashas_Travels Рік тому +6

    For me I save 35% of my paycheck. But next year I want to relax a little and only save 30% so I can use 5% on my wants. I dedicated the whole of this year to just saving that I cut out going out, buying anything at all like shoes, clothes, underwear and my favorite thing (tech). I stopped going out with friends ot family and I'm happy to say I hit my $1500 emergency fund.
    So next year I begin my journey to save my 6 months living expenses and I want to also save for my wants since I deprived myself of that in 2022.

  • @kattracey993
    @kattracey993 Рік тому +17

    I do the 60/40 method. 60 for expenses and 40 for savings. It use to be the other way around, but then inflation and costs went up so I had to adjust it. Right now this way works out for me.

  • @fatimamanneh9432
    @fatimamanneh9432 Рік тому +8

    80/20 works well for me paying myself first is a must I am paid weekly so it’s 20% every week being put into savings automatically

    • @Clevergirlfinance
      @Clevergirlfinance  Рік тому +1

      Nice! Well done!

    • @TheCelmap
      @TheCelmap Рік тому

      Congrats Fatima! Do not forget to invest your money so it will be working for you. Put aside 3 to 6 months of emergency funds and invest the remaining.

    • @jerelenewatson1423
      @jerelenewatson1423 6 місяців тому

      I do the same it would sooooo easy to use

  • @we4utube2
    @we4utube2 Рік тому +5

    My budget is currently 70/30 and my goal is to be at 60/40 by 2024.

  • @moniquedanielle82
    @moniquedanielle82 Рік тому +6

    I need to make savings a priority! I will try to implement this for 2023 Q1! I like to work my financial goals by the quarter so I can pivot if need be! Thanks for the tips!

  • @ttmoore8750
    @ttmoore8750 Рік тому +6

    I'm debating between 80/20 and 50/20/30. I'm gonna make a rough plan and decide between which one for the reminder of 2023.

  • @aquariusdreaming
    @aquariusdreaming Місяць тому

    Thank you, Bola! I am in the process of taking your courses. Thank you for helping those of us who habitually fail to make smart money decisions!

  • @shacheb
    @shacheb Рік тому +7

    I’m definitely going to try this. I used to budget so well but now I think I have burn out so I start and never finish. This will definitely let me keep track of how much of our income we are actually saving. Thanks

  • @philipw4849
    @philipw4849 Рік тому +6

    I use a biweekly budget and if I have any money leftover it would go towards savings, emergency fund, and rainy day fund.

    • @suicideshy451
      @suicideshy451 Рік тому

      What's the difference or rainy day or emergency fund?

    • @philipw4849
      @philipw4849 Рік тому +1

      @@suicideshy451 emergency fund is for a major event. Rainy day is minor issues

  • @Jahwula
    @Jahwula Рік тому +3

    This might be a game changer for me. Right now I’m working as a contract worker and getting paid for work that I do as opposed to receiving income every two weeks from W-2 income. I cannot wait to implement this new system and see the growth that comes from my savings account. Thank you for this.

  • @kristinapaxton9686
    @kristinapaxton9686 Рік тому +3

    I do 60/40 because I don't have very low living expenses :)

  • @mariekay1341
    @mariekay1341 Рік тому +4

    Thank you for sharing the 80/20 rule. I will definitely use it.

  • @stephaniemarquez988
    @stephaniemarquez988 Рік тому +1

    Thank you! As a big picture kind of person this really helps out a lot! I find I struggle and often feel guilty when spending if it’s not within it particular category. Some months are different when it comes to needs or wants. If I spend more in one category but far less in another and still within the 80% range then that should be enough.
    Thank you for making it so simple!

  • @jusme4487
    @jusme4487 Рік тому +3

    Thank you for this. It is very helpful. Not using anything right now. Thus will help. Have a great day!

  • @josecaraballo6053
    @josecaraballo6053 Рік тому +2

    I like it..
    20% into savings is a start.

  • @dorcasmbuve3205
    @dorcasmbuve3205 Рік тому +2

    Very helpful 80/20 rule saving for me since is a monthly income

  • @alethlumagbasboniol4473
    @alethlumagbasboniol4473 Рік тому

    I will definitely use it! ❤
    Thank you for sharing! Greetings from Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰.

  • @marieholman7230
    @marieholman7230 7 місяців тому +1

    This is a good idea for me.

  • @watchmethriving
    @watchmethriving 5 днів тому

    I've just started budgeting again after my income was slashed suddenly then finally restored. I have 15% of my paychecks going to savings and I'm looking at what I can do to bump that up to 20%.

  • @Eagle-zl4gz
    @Eagle-zl4gz Рік тому +1

    I’m old school, I can’t do a budget I just keep my living expenses super low. I drive an old 13 year old Paid off old car. Rent 600$ a month. 10$ for music a month for mainly working out. I love to run and I love classic rock music.200$ a year for phone carrier service or 16$ month. I pay it by the year to get the 16$. I ride my bicycle to work because I love the exercise first and I save on money second. I invest in to my brokerage accounts and cash accounts 50/50 . My weekly food expenses vary I eat out at a few of my favorite fast food restaurants but I always have coupons. This has been my strategy for many years. I hope this helps someone. I love being frugal thanks to growing up with very little so I’m very grateful for little things. I’ve never had a new car I have no interest in cars. I do have a decent bicycle with everything I need for commuting back in from work. I just found your channel I’m always looking for fun money talk I just love it! Thank you.oh, I also have a yearly pass to my local amusement park with my favorite rollercoasters and I get the food deal with my pass so I eat each time I go and it pays for itself over and over. I don’t think I deprive myself and I think that’s key. Never deprive. Happy money saving everyone!! And merry Christmas 🎄🎁 oh, my job skill is ( truck driver) of 35 years I’m currently working part time 24 hours a week by choice I’m 54 years young 😂oh, I’ve never had a credit card and don’t need one. I have one thing that comes directly out of my account and that’s my 10$ music payment. Everything else I pay cash.I keep it as simple as I can.the key to wealth is save&invest and invest for the long haul. And never touch it.

  • @BardHolohan
    @BardHolohan 8 місяців тому

    Thanks...nice interesting tip for the overwhelmed with money management

  • @jerelenewatson1423
    @jerelenewatson1423 6 місяців тому

    I love the 80/20 rule because 80 is toward bills and 20 is saving and paying yourself furst

  • @davidbrooks8809
    @davidbrooks8809 Рік тому +2

    I Save 35% of my income!!..single..but someday I hope to get married. I'm 52 years old

  • @wayneholland
    @wayneholland 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much

  • @matchamellow5031
    @matchamellow5031 Рік тому +2

    I can't wait to start implementing some of these budgeting methods! This was so insightful, a million thank yous!

  • @praise650
    @praise650 Рік тому +4

    I currently use the 50/20/30 rule but I'm curious about this one!

  • @marilyncobb4469
    @marilyncobb4469 Рік тому +2

    Thanks! I think this budgeting rule might work for me. Either 80/20 or 90/10.

  • @kristawilliams9043
    @kristawilliams9043 Рік тому +2

    This video is so helpful! I will be doing this in the new year.

  • @1122juicyy
    @1122juicyy Рік тому

    yo thank you for the tips i need only time to do this this. video is giving right now. yes i will use this.

  • @stinalynn4273
    @stinalynn4273 Рік тому

    I’m gonna try this. Thank you

  • @teresamitchell5326
    @teresamitchell5326 Рік тому

    I love the simplicity of this. It is a method I think would work great for me. I would be more likely to stay on track and check in often. What budget method would you suggest that includes tithes/donations as the first 10% then proceeding to savings, then bills?

  • @emmanuelmakaliki5922
    @emmanuelmakaliki5922 Рік тому +1

    I am trying out this 80/20 budgeting method, I want to see how it goes until December this year.

  • @esthermutua1287
    @esthermutua1287 Рік тому +2

    Great one 💯💯💯

  • @dionnelewis9141
    @dionnelewis9141 5 місяців тому

    80/20 rule interesting

  • @sherry1264
    @sherry1264 Рік тому

    Do you.also use the 20percent as sinking funds

  • @kenoturner5882
    @kenoturner5882 Рік тому +4

    Is 401k part of the 20%?

    • @olufunker.awosogba2654
      @olufunker.awosogba2654 Рік тому

      I'm thinking that the rule would apply your net (take home) income.

    • @molebogengm7456
      @molebogengm7456 Рік тому +1

      Yes, anything you save and invest forms part of that 20%

    • @Clevergirlfinance
      @Clevergirlfinance  Рік тому +4

      Yes this would include 401k savings. That said, you can use this budget breakout just on your take home pay as well - it's up to you. Thanks for tuning in!

  • @davidbrooks8809
    @davidbrooks8809 Рік тому

    401K..I.R.A...Emergency savings..H.S.A .and vacation..yes..yes

  • @TechDad305
    @TechDad305 Рік тому

    Is 401k/kids college funds/debt included in the 20% like the 50/30/20 method?

  • @juliannawhiteman3529
    @juliannawhiteman3529 Рік тому

    At the risk of sounding silly.......would the 80% involve credit card bills?